SOUTH AFRICACOMESA, SADC, EAC to discuss harmonisation of trade
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) will convene a tripartite meeting in October to discuss the harmonisation of trade in the region. 15 Jul 2008 11:09

SOUTH AFRICAUK to increase trade to Africa to $750m by 2010
[Michael Appel] The United Kingdom will be spending some $750 million in Africa by 2010, through its "Aid for Trade" strategy forming part of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). 7 Jul 2008 16:52

SOUTH AFRICASouth Africa, Malawi to discuss bilateral trade
Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad will attend a two-day session of the South Africa/Malawi Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) this week to strengthen bilateral programmes of cooperation with Malawi. 9 Jun 2008 11:10

SOUTHERN AFRICALimpopo, Swaziland to improve trade co-operation
[Gcina Ntsaluba] South Africa's Limpopo province and the Kingdom of Swaziland are to improve trade co-operation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The Limpopo province is hosting a business delegation from Swaziland this week to forge regional economic ties. 7 May 2008 13:19

SOUTH AFRICAOppose EU's economic agreements - Oxfam
[Michael Appel] Addis Ababa – International humanitarian organisation Oxfam and Afro-flag Youth Vision have urged African governments to jointly oppose the European Union's (EU) proposed Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). 4 Feb 2008 06:31

AFRICAAfrican leaders refuse to accept EU's trade deal
[Sholain Govender] Most African leaders have stood together at the 2nd European Union (EU)-Africa Summit and refused to accept the EU's proposed Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs), signing instead interim trade agreements. 10 Dec 2007 11:54